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Ohio’s season dates approved for the fall 2025 hunt
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2025-2026 hunting and trapping seasons for white-tailed deer, migratory birds, small game, and furbearers during its regularly scheduled meeting on April 30, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of
Ohio Mixed Bag: Perch limit reduced on portion of Lake Erie
Due to poor recruitment of yellow perch, anglers in one zone of Lake Erie will see reduced daily bag limits this year.
Ohio Insider: Fred Zink continues to leave his mark on hunting
Speaking of turkey hunting, both of Ohio’s zones are now open. I did hear some complaints on the opening date for the Northeast Zone being a bit late this year. That zone, which is comprised
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: K-9 Ayla assists in taking suspects into custody
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens and Waterways Conservation Officers. These reports are from the May 23, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Harris Pond fishing regulations change
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners, at their recent quarterly meeting, voted to approve a change in fishing regulations on Harris Pond, a commission-owned lake located in Ross Township, Luzerne County.
Ohio DNR hosts pair of turkey hunts for disabled vets
Pike State Forest and Blue Rock State Forest were the settings for two special hunts organized for disabled hunters to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkeys.
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of
Ohio fall turkey hunt set for October, but not without controversy over hen harvest
There will be a turkey hunting season in Ohio from Oct. 1 to Oct. 26 this coming fall. But the Ohio Wildlife Council vote to approve the season did not come without controversy.
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Wisconsin Wardens at Work: Trespass call leads to multiple citations
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Department asked Green Lake County Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Brad Latza to assist in a trespassing complaint and then handed the case over to Latza when the evidence showed illegal
Hunting, fishing license fee increases proposed in Michigan
Wrangling continues in the state legislature over hunting and fishing license fee increases in Michigan.
Legislation was introduced in the House late in 2024 that would have increased the fees substantially, but the bill
